Comments about ‘A 'first' for Real Salt Lake’

Well done boys! Been a long time comin', but well deserved!!!

I am so glad that RSL won and is in first place. Now we totally deserve that new stadium. Dave Checketts is no longer the 'devil' either and I am glad I am spending MY tax dollars on RSL.

No just kidding. I dont know why not having a winning team played so important in the battle for the stadium. Now that things are taking off on the field, maybe people will finally realize what a great asset RSL has been for Utah. Now where are all the soccer and RSL 'haters'?

The game was great, and it was probably the best game RSL has played all year in terms of game management and tactics.

Heart get you there every time.

RSL is a fun team to watch and root for, especially if you've ever spent much time around the game of soccer. They may not be ManU or Real Madrid, but there are only a few teams like that in the entire world. The team plays hard, is well organized and is made up of a group of young men that is easy to support. RSL is a wonderful addition to the Salt Lake community.

the only downside to this game was that deuchar missed two golden opportunities, and you could see his frustration when he missed them. The commentators made a great observation that he may not be well suited for this team, as there isnt much wide service provided. but i'd argue that he's still had his chances, and 2 goals just so far just isnt going to cut it. we'll need him to start putting away those chances if we're going to hang on to a playoff spot.

go real!

If Deuchar can start finding the back of the net our games in the 'W' column will grow rapidly. There was an obvious spark and improvement when Findley and Deuchar came in the game, now I'd like to see Deuchar start, but I like Findly of the bench in the 60-70 minute range. Oh, and I'd love to see Espindola back.

GO RSL!

It's so great to see a team grow like Real has. It's funny to hear haters still talking smack on them too, they don't even realize that they are in 1st place in the west. They dominate every team they play. They have crisp passing, and they have posession of the ball the majority of the time. Now if they could just shoot the ball as well as they can toy with teams there would be a lot more wins coming their way. and we need a taller goalie. much respect for rimando, he's just not built to be an all star goalie.

Why doesn't Borchers, Olave or Wingert get any mention for the All Star Game? They're the reason we are in 1st place!

RSL's road record doesn't bode well for the coming weeks. They continue to prove me wrong though with their play this season. Hope they can be better at scoring. They play well enough on the road, they just don't get the breaks and the calls to win.

Breaks come from hustle. Calls come as officials respect your game.

Score early.

I think this team could make the playoffs as is, but I really hope they're still looking for a forward if they want to do anything once they get there. This is 80% of a very good team.

I'm glad that RSL has got the monkey of its back, but playing on real grass will make a huge difference in the way the club performs.

No loses at home, one win away says we should take the playing conditions into account.

Maybe the doctor just prefers organic produce - he jumps, he heads the ball without worrying he's going to land badly on the concrete, he's more likely to score. Hesmer definitely looked worried diving on the surface.

A 6-6-5 record and they are first in their conference? How many conferences are there?

...I keep waiting for the good Dr. to wake up. I am starting to wonder if he ever will. Also...Kreis wasn't on the bench...you think any of the great tactics that were made...were done by Robin Fraser? I like to think that we do well without Jason around.

Just a quick reality check.

Right here. RSL gone in five years.

Bout time, that they start earning all that taxpayers money that is going their way!

I still do not care...paint drying is more fun to watch...

When did the soccer season start? I must have missed it.

re: Where are the soccer haters:

Even if RSL is gone in 5 years (which would be sad), we can all enjoy the fact that they're here now.

Re: Wow:

Too bad for you, it's been an exciting season so far, and it just looks like it's going to get better.

Re: all the other haters

Maybe you should find a different comment thread to hang out in ... it doesn't look like you're winning too many recruits.


Go RSL!

For all thoes who might be starting to doubt Deuchar keep in mind that right now this is his off season. As we saw with Beckham last year he was not up to par, now Beckham is playing very well. I also disagree with that he does not work well with this team, the way Wingert crosses the ball we will need Kenny there for that service. Next season there will be no doubt that the Dr. will be back to his old goal scoring self!